MPS makes masks optional in April
Masks will be optional for Milwaukee Public Schools students and staff in school buildings starting Monday, April 18.
Masks will be optional for Milwaukee Public Schools students and staff in school buildings starting Monday, April 18.
MPS makes masks optional in April
Masks will be optional for Milwaukee Public Schools students and staff in school buildings starting Monday, April 18.
Masks will be optional for Milwaukee Public Schools students and staff in school buildings starting Monday, April 18.
10 largest US cities see population changes in COVID’s 1st full year, data shows
In the first full year of COVID-19, 10 major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago experienced the greatest population losses in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
In the first full year of COVID-19, 10 major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago experienced the greatest population losses in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Airline CEOs, travel groups urge White House to lift mask rules on flights
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
No Summerfest COVID protocols, full slate of events back in 2022
Summerfest 2021 featured a COVID vaccine requirement or proof of a negative test. In summer 2022, there are no such protocols, and officials expect the largest crowds yet.
Summerfest 2021 featured a COVID vaccine requirement or proof of a negative test. In summer 2022, there are no such protocols, and officials expect the largest crowds yet.
Richfield boy denied flight over airline's mask rule, family says
A Richfield family thought they properly notified the airline that their son, who has autism, has trouble wearing masks. Instead, they were told he couldn't fly.
A Richfield family thought they properly notified the airline that their son, who has autism, has trouble wearing masks. Instead, they were told he couldn't fly.
Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
“Well, I've tested positive for COVID," Clinton tweeted.
“Well, I've tested positive for COVID," Clinton tweeted.
Milwaukee County COVID trends 'encouraging'
Wisconsin DHS officials stopped in Milwaukee as part of a "Thank You Tour" for frontline workers. The county's COVID-19 activity is showing promise.
Wisconsin DHS officials stopped in Milwaukee as part of a "Thank You Tour" for frontline workers. The county's COVID-19 activity is showing promise.
New COVID-19 variant popping up in Europe, Asia worries scientists of uptick in US
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Disney Shanghai temporarily closes as China battles another COVID surge
Disney guests who have been impacted will be provided a refund or exchange.
Disney guests who have been impacted will be provided a refund or exchange.
Milwaukee COVID metrics improve for 10th consecutive week
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported improving trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a 10th straight week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported improving trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a 10th straight week.
US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
World's happiest countries for 2022 amid war, COVID-19 — see where US ranks
Finland was named the world’s happiest country for the 5th straight year, according to the 2022 World Happiness Report. It also found an increase in global benevolence.
Finland was named the world’s happiest country for the 5th straight year, according to the 2022 World Happiness Report. It also found an increase in global benevolence.
Wastewater testing for COVID: Milwaukee County sees numbers rise
COVID levels in Milwaukee County are the lowest they have been in eight months. But tests being done at Milwaukee's Jones Island indicate another rise may be coming.
COVID levels in Milwaukee County are the lowest they have been in eight months. But tests being done at Milwaukee's Jones Island indicate another rise may be coming.
Monitoring wastewater for COVID: Wisconsin DHS provides update
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is monitoring wastewater across the state to look for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 ? and is providing an update on the status of this monitoring.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is monitoring wastewater across the state to look for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 ? and is providing an update on the status of this monitoring.
US Health Secretary Becerra warns of COVID-19 funds shortage as virus rebounds in Europe, Asia
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Moderna asks FDA to add 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for all adults to EUA
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
St. Patrick's Day: Milwaukee celebrates, lighter COVID restrictions
On St. Patrick's Day two years ago, bars and restaurants were shut down. This year, COVID-19 pandemic blues shift to Irish green.
On St. Patrick's Day two years ago, bars and restaurants were shut down. This year, COVID-19 pandemic blues shift to Irish green.
Lt. Gov. Barnes COVID positive; not experiencing symptoms
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 but not experiencing any symptoms.
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 but not experiencing any symptoms.
FEMA's funeral assistance aid for COVID-19 tops $2B, more eligible
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19.
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19.